Good evening. World leaders are again calling for restraint in the middle east, after whats believed to have been an Israeli Attack on iran overnight. According to us officials, israel was responsible for air strikes near the city of isfahan, which is at the centre of Irans Nuclear programme. It appears to be the latest tit for tat exchange between the two arch enemies. For days, israel has been threatening to retaliate after it was targeted last weekend by 300 iranian missiles and drones. Well be live in israel shortly and well have the latest from washington but first, our Diplomatic Correspondent Caroline Hawley reports on what we know so far about the overnight attack. Its a strange position tonight where were still not sure exactly whats happened. Israel has not publicly acknowledged it carried out the strike. Iran is minimising it. So what do we know . Well, we know a clear message was being sent. There were explosions overnight in syria, iraq and, most significant of all, Deep I
Not long afterwards, this Amateur Video was put out from a nearby nuclear site. A man showing his watch as he indicates its safe and secure. Irans state tv quoted military officials downplaying the strike, saying there were only aerial interceptions. Triggered by the presence of three small drones that were present in that area. Other than that, nothing has happened. But israel took irans strike early on sunday very seriously. More than 300 drones and missiles were launched. 99 were downed. Iran said it was hitting israel in response to a deadly air strike on its consulate in syria. Suddenly, the long shadow war between two old enemies was out in the open. This morning, in tel aviv, israelis said their country had to react to iran to deter further assaults. Attacking iran is a necessary action in our environment, which is much harsher than the jungle in africa. Hope people in iran will understand, were not seeking for war, but were seeking for peace, and we want to be here safe so, und
Good evening. The un Secretary General and other World Leaders have called for restraint in the middle east, after whats believed to have been an Israeli Attack on iran overnight. Us Officials Say israel was responsible for a missile strike. The Israeli Government hasnt officially commented. Iran says the attack didnt cause any damage and indicated there would be no retaliation. There were reports of explosions in syria, iraq, and most significantly in iran, in the province of isfahan, in the middle of the country. The area is home to an airbase and several nuclear sites, as well as a missile factory. Us officials called it an israeli missile strike. Iranian media said three small drones were involved. In a moment well hear from our North America editor sarah smith, In Washington, and our chief International Correspondent, lyse doucet. But first, Lucy Williamson is injerusalem. Well, there are reports tonight that israels Defence Minister has been having conversations with his us count
Interest rates, the prices in our shops and the strength of the pound will all be closely watched next year. Ill be taking a look at the big stories for our finances in 2017. And carol has our weather forecast. Very similar to what we had yesterday. Starting on a frosty note, with patchy fog, some of which is dense and will be slow to clear. But there is sunshine in the forecast and some rain coming in the north west. More details in 15 minutes. Good morning. First, our main story. The hollywood Actress Debbie Reynolds has died, just one day after the death of her daughter, the film star Carrie Fisher. She was 84 and is believed to have suffered a stroke. Her career spanned seven decades, but she was best known for her role in the 1952 musical, Singin In The Rain, opposite gene kelly. Our los angeles correspondent david willis reports. Good morning, good morning, its great to stay up late. Good morning, good morning to you. Debbie reynolds, 19 years old, singing and dancing on film for
As a result. And the first pictures of a Rare Giraffe Born at chester zoo discovered by staff when they arrived on boxing day morning. And in half an hour, well look back at the rio olympics and the Refugee Athletes who competed as a team for the first time. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. The russian president , vladimir putin, says the syrian army and opposition have agreed to a nationwide ceasefire which will come into effect at midnight. Therell also be fresh peace talks. The deal was brokered by russia and turkey, who are on opposing sides in the conflict in syria. Mr putin said they had signed a number of documents outlining the details of the deal. Daniel boettcher reports. Russia and turkey have been pushing for a nationwide ceasefire, particularly since the collapse of the key Rebel Stronghold in aleppo. Ina the key Rebel Stronghold in aleppo. In a statement the syrian army said the comprehensive Ceasefire Agreement was a result of recent military successes. The Syrian